2014 Jaguar XFR-S snarls at Los Angeles Auto Show

November 27, 2012

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About the Los Angeles Auto Show

The letters in Jaguar's R-S breed don't stand for “really serious,” but maybe they should. Serious performance capability will be on display this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show, where the 2014 Jaguar XFR-S sedan has just been revealed.

Much like the performance-oriented 2012 Jaguar XKR-S, the 2014 XFR-S is all business, dressed in carbon-fiber, enhanced aerodynamic treatments and wide, 20-inch wheels.

The supercharged 5.0-liter V8 in the XFR-S leaps to 550 hp and 502 lb-ft—that's up from the 510 hp, 461 lb-ft supercharged V8 in the 2012 XFR—allowing for a cat-like, 4.4-second sprint to 60 mph in en route to a top speed of 186 mph. The powertrain is completed with a ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox.

Even with all that additional power, the XFR-S is expected to get up to 23 mpg on the highway. That means it won't be subject to the gas-guzzler tax.

Just 100 Jaguar XFR-S sedans will be available for the 2014 model year in the United States, starting at $99,875.

The 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show takes place Nov. 28 through Dec. 9. In keeping with the Southern California lifestyle, the LA auto show is usually a showcase for green cars, hybrid vehicles and electric transportation. But sports cars - especially convertibles - also command the spotlight. Check out Autoweek's complete coverage of the Los Angeles Auto Show here.